I've just been catching up on the legal cases being filed against people in Canada for alleged copyright violations.
In a nutshell record companies are trying to persuade the courts to have ISP's hand over information about 'suspected' copyright violators. i.e. anyone using a large amount of bandwidth for uploads.
Some good news:
"Calgary-based Shaw Communications argued that its obligations to clients under federal privacy legislation trump the rights of the recording industry under copyright law."
Some "so-so" news:
"The others are taking softer approaches. Bell Canada and Rogers want time to notify their clients so alleged music thieves have time to retain a lawyer."
Some bad news:
"Quebec's Videotron is the only company not fighting the order, saying owner Quebecor is concerned about piracy in other parts of its business, which include newspapers, television, Internet services and CDs."
andre